Ferry Ales

Ferry Ales sits just outside Lincoln and is exactly the sort of brewery that makes you wonder why you haven't visited more local places like it. The operation is small and straightforward - they brew their own beer on-site, and you can buy it direct or grab a pint in their taproom if they've got one running. The appeal is genuine if you're into real ale. These aren't industrial lagers; they're the sort of beers that taste different because someone actually cared about the recipe.

It's not a flashy visitor attraction with tours and merchandise stands. What you get is authenticity - a working brewery where the focus is the product, not the experience industry. That means it works brilliantly for ale enthusiasts and anyone sick of chain pubs, but it won't hold small children's attention for long. An hour maximum, really, unless you're planning to stay for lunch or settle in with a few pints.

If you're based at Seven Acre Farm Campsite or Shortferry Caravan Park nearby, Ferry Ales is a proper local find worth the short trip. Combine it with a proper walk around Lincoln itself, or use it as a rest stop if you're touring between Langdale Lakes and Hanworth Country Park. Opening hours and admission details are worth checking ahead - small independent breweries sometimes operate on their own schedule. The straightforward approach is refreshing, but ring first so you're not disappointed.